ACM Logistics & Consulting | Trade & Compliance Update

The White House recently announced significant tariff-related changes impacting U.S. imports originating from India. These actions directly affect importer landed costs and compliance planning.

Since the initial announcements, key regulatory and operational steps have now been completed. Below is a breakdown of the updates and their current implementation status.

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Summary of White House Tariff Actions

On Friday, February 6, 2026, the White House issued two distinct tariff-related updates affecting imports from India.

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1. Reduction of Reciprocal Tariffs (18%)

The Update

The United States and India reached a framework for an Interim Trade Agreement, under which the U.S. announced its intent to reduce reciprocal tariffs on Indian-origin goods to 18%.

Current Status

• Issued as a U.S.–India Joint Statement

• Reflects policy intent but has not yet been formalized through an Executive Order

• Not yet implemented by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)

While this announcement signals a potential reduction in duties, importers should note that the reciprocal tariff adjustment is not currently active in CBP systems.

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2. Termination of Russian-Indian Oil Penalties (25%)

The Update

President Trump signed an Executive Order terminating the additional 25% penal tariff imposed on Indian-origin goods related to India’s purchases of Russian oil.

Effective Date

• 12:01 a.m. Eastern Standard Time on February 7, 2026

• Applies to goods entered for consumption or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption on or after this time

Current Status – Fully Implemented

All required implementation steps have been completed:

• ✅ Federal Register notice has been published

• ✅ CBP has issued Guidance to the Trade

• ✅ The HTSUS has been updated, removing the RU-IN oil tariff provisions

This confirms that the 25% Russian-Indian oil penalty tariff has been officially removed and is no longer applicable.

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CBP Implementation and Enforcement

With CBP guidance issued and the HTSUS updated, ports of entry are now enforcing the revised tariff structure. CBP’s Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) system reflects the removal of the RU-IN oil tariffs for applicable entries.

Importers should ensure that:

• HTS classifications reflect the current HTSUS

• Entry filings no longer include the removed penalty tariffs

• Internal systems and broker instructions are updated accordingly

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Impact on Importer Shipments

Current and In-Transit Shipments

• Shipments clearing U.S. Customs on or after 12:01 a.m. EST on February 7, 2026 should reflect the removal of the 25% oil penalty tariff

• Importers should confirm duty calculations at the time of entry

Previous Shipments

• Entries made prior to February 7, 2026, remain subject to the previous tariff rates

• Post-entry review or correction options may be available depending on entry timing and circumstances

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What Importers Should Do Now

Importers are encouraged to:

• Review HTS classifications for Indian-origin goods

• Confirm broker instructions reflect the updated tariff treatment

• Monitor developments related to the pending reciprocal tariff reduction

• Coordinate with compliance partners on post-entry reviews, if applicable

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How ACM Logistics & Consulting Can Help

ACM Logistics & Consulting actively monitors White House announcements, Federal Register notices, CBP guidance, and HTSUS updates to help importers navigate an evolving trade environment.

Our services include:

• Tariff impact analysis

• HTS classification reviews

• Entry audits and compliance support

• Ongoing trade compliance education

If you have questions regarding a pending entry or how these changes impact your imports, our team is here to help.

👉 Learn more at www.acmlogistics.com

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Disclaimer

This trade update is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or customs advice. Importers remain responsible for compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. For shipment-specific guidance, consult with your customs broker or trade compliance professional.